Paul Ryan Tuned Out ‘House of Cards’ After Underwood’s Affair

If you thought the affair between Rep. Frank Underwood and reporter Zoe Barnes on “House of Cards” was a little gross, you’re not alone.

In an interview with Parade Magazine published Friday morning, Rep. Paul Ryan (R., Wis.) said he watched the first few episodes of the season one, but when the fictional Rep. Underwood on the show had an affair with the much-younger newspaper scribe, Mr. Ryan had to stop.

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